[For Graduates] Graduation Songs and Cheer Anthems to Convey Gratitude and Support
As graduation season approaches, many people may find themselves struggling to choose the perfect song to give.
Gratitude for friends who are setting off, excitement for the new life ahead, and a touch of sadness—those complex feelings are ones you want to convey through music.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs to dedicate to graduates and uplifting tracks perfect for graduation ceremonies.
From gentle tunes that give a reassuring push forward to moving pieces that bring tears to your eyes, we’ve gathered graduation songs from various perspectives.
You’re sure to find a heartfelt track that will beautifully mark this important new beginning.
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[For Graduates] Graduation Songs and Cheer Anthems to Express Gratitude and Support (111–120)
Best FriendKiroro
One of the signature songs by the female duo Kiroro, it’s also a popular graduation song because the lyrics express gratitude to a friend who always offers support.
It’s said that this song was written by member Chiharu Tamashiro for Ayano Kinjo.
Because it portrays the feelings of these two, who have been friends since high school, it feels very real and resonates with listeners.
How about gifting this song to a dear friend at graduation?
BraveNaoto Intiraymi
From the opening lines about encounters and farewells to the hopeful, forward-looking message that follows, this song is a perfect fit for graduation.
It’s one of the signature tracks by Naoto Inti Raymi, a popular singer-songwriter known for songs filled with uplifting messages.
In addition to lyrics that encourage those who feel anxious before a new beginning, the song features an up-tempo, bright arrangement.
For graduates, it will be a powerful track that supports their first steps forward.
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone
This song, an original cheer anthem written by Naotaro Moriyama and delivered through Mone Kamishiraishi’s clear, transparent vocals, recalls the moments spent together in bygone days and is infused with hope for the future.
Announced in January 2022 as the official support song for the 100th National High School Soccer Championship, it’s a track that encourages people striving in all kinds of situations—not just soccer.
The must-see music video depicts people working toward their dreams and the moment those dreams come true.
It’s a song we hope graduating students and anyone embarking on a new path will listen to.
Song of BeginningsGReeeeN
If you want to send gratitude and encouragement to a teacher embarking on a new path, GReeeeN’s “Hajimari no Uta” is a great choice.
Its lyrics gently embrace the moment when students take their first steps into a new chapter, and will surely convey your appreciation to the teacher.
Released in 2016, the song’s promotional video—depicting the final days of a school that is closing—deeply moved many viewers.
Played at a farewell ceremony, it can give both teachers and students the courage to make a fresh start together.
STARTING OVERLittle Glee Monster
STARTING OVER, with its irresistibly danceable, rhythmic performance, is a perfect song for sending off graduates with a bright, cheerful vibe! Even when the fun-filled days at school come to an end, the relationships remain, and the lyrics make you want to believe in the day you’ll meet again—offering a positive way to look at graduation.
Its message about cherishing the present and the desire to keep dancing with friends are themes many graduates will relate to, making it a song that both teachers and graduates can get excited about together!
